Dream Exchange Advances Capital Market Modernization at NBCC Policy Conference

Event summary

  • Dream Exchange participated in the Annual National Business Policy Conference hosted by the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) on March 18, 2026.
  • The event facilitated high-level discussions with federal policymakers, including officials from the Trump Administration and Members of Congress from both parties.
  • Key topics included the Main Street Growth Act, which aims to authorize venture exchanges to provide small and midsize enterprises with access to public capital.
  • Dream Exchange emphasized the need for legislation to support Black Business Enterprises (BBEs) and other minority-owned enterprises in accessing capital markets.
  • The conference highlighted structural hurdles faced by growing businesses in fulfilling government contracts or expanding into international trade.

The big picture

Dream Exchange's participation in the NBCC conference underscores the growing push for capital market modernization to better serve small and midsize enterprises, particularly those owned by minorities. The focus on the Main Street Growth Act highlights a broader industry trend toward creating more accessible pathways for public capital access. The bipartisan support observed during the conference suggests a potential shift in economic policy priorities, with implications for job creation and national economic strength.

What we're watching

Legislative Progress
The pace at which the Main Street Growth Act advances through Congress will determine the timeline for venture exchanges to become a reality.
Regulatory Alignment
Whether the Trump Administration and Congress can maintain bipartisan support for policies aimed at expanding economic opportunity for minority-owned enterprises.
Market Adoption
How quickly small and midsize enterprises, particularly those in minority communities, can leverage venture exchanges once they are established.